Nonprofit Development Associate

• Accurately process all gifts and pledges in the donor database in accordance with established VGS procedures.
• Prepare and distribute donor acknowledgement letters and related correspondence in a timely manner.
• Maintain electronic records of gifts for internal tracking and external audit puposes.
• Track pledges and coordinate reminder communications as appropriate.
• Reconcile gift records with the Finance Department on a monthly basis.

• Maintain and update donor records in Raiser’s Edge, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Enter and track donor interactions, meetings and communications.
• Generate reports, dashboards, mailing lists, and queries to support fundraising initiatives and leadership requests.
• Perform routine database maintenance and data clean-up.
• Support reporting needs for fundraising programs and organizational leadership.

• Conduct research on prospective and current individual, corporate and foundation donors.
• Assist in maintaining grant and foundation calendars, including submission and reporting deadlines.
• Support preparation and assembly of grant proposals and reports.
• Assist with developmental mailings and associated logistics.
• Assist with donor outreach planning and scheduling meetings for leadership.
• Compile statistical information and assist with analysis of fundraising performance and giving trends.

• Provide administrative support for Development Committee and Engagement and Outreach Committee meetings, including scheduling and note-taking.
• Proofread development and marketing materials as needed.
• Maintain familiarity with organizational programs and initiatives to support donor communications.
• Monitor office and department supplies and maintain appropriate inventory levels.

• Assist with implementation of fundraising events and volunteer engagement activities.
• Maintain records related to event participation, revenue and outcomes.
• Assist with monitoring and reporting on communications metrics and engagement data.

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in nonprofit development, fundraising or related administrative work.
• Experience working with CRM systems and fundraising best practices. Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet work deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to relationship-based fundraising and is mission-driven.

Vocational Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA – Disability & Veterans